Easy way to safely remove a mirror glued to the wall

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House Doctor Ray

House Doctor Ray

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I'll show you the easy way to safely remove a glued on mirror from the wall. Easily remove your bathroom vanity mirror. No special tools and without breaking the mirror. No mirrors were harmed in the filming of this video.
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@NadiaMeliOfficial
@NadiaMeliOfficial 6 ай бұрын
Mine came off in under 5 minutes, with very few shims and no damage. And a handymen I asked about it said: "We are going to have to break the mirror to do this" LOL! So glad I didn't listen. Thank you for this video!!!! Invaluable!
@stiquitojmconrad
@stiquitojmconrad 2 жыл бұрын
I followed these directions, and everything happened EXACTLY as described! Was able to give the 20-year-old mirror intact to someone who will use it for another 20 years.
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it worked for you. Thanks for watching.
@sofibug24
@sofibug24 4 ай бұрын
Same here!!
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 4 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@lukecarrol1745
@lukecarrol1745 Жыл бұрын
I just came back to thank you for uploading this video. I had a heavy thick mirror stuck to the wall with a ridiculous amount of gorilla. Plus it was off centre, which constantly annoyed the hell out of me. Watched your video, bought a pack of wedges from ebay (really quite cheap). Followed your instructions, took little breaks, didn't rush it. The mirror came away from the wall like a dream. The mirror was 50s bevelled so really glad I didn't have to break it, I also gave mine away like the guy below. So you saved two mirrors. Again, thank you, from the UK.
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
Glad you were able to do it.
@ianhorton-worby9805
@ianhorton-worby9805 2 жыл бұрын
Watched this video this morning before removing a similar size mirror. So glad I did as everything detailed happened - especially the pealing sound as the adhesive comes away from the plasterboard (dryboard) paper. This definitely saved me making a terrible mess and probably a hospital trip so thank you!
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it worked for you.
@ChristopherAGale
@ChristopherAGale 5 ай бұрын
This video was excellent! Followed his instructions to the letter. It worked EXACTLY like he said, right down to the his description of the sound it was going to make while the mirror was coming off the wall.
@rickandmarysmith644
@rickandmarysmith644 Жыл бұрын
This was amazing. Watched the video yesterday, and my husband took down the 4’ X 4’ mirror today. He duct-taped it first, as we were a bit skeptical. But it worked just as you said. Thank you so much!
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mary. Glad Rick was able to do it.
@jeffyounker3223
@jeffyounker3223 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. I followed your steps and was able to safely remove the mirror without any damage! Thanks again.
@JustBeing_Mell
@JustBeing_Mell 2 жыл бұрын
I want to say thank you. I watched your video, a few weeks back. Today I did the task of removing my bathroom mirror all by myself. I didn't use tools behind the mirror though. I use my hammer, a wooden ruler, and occasionally a long knife(don't try this at home). It did the job. Thank you again.
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! Thanks for watching.
@armeddrill1
@armeddrill1 7 ай бұрын
Perfect! Exactly what we needed to take a large mirror down. Much better solution than busting it up!
@juderosenstock7571
@juderosenstock7571 Жыл бұрын
We watched your video and did this and it worked PERFECTLY! We didn't even need a hammer. We just kept sliding the shims in until it popped. We did not hear any tearing but I think that's because there was only one big spot of adhesion. We located the big spot of adhesion after shimming all the sides and were able to focus the shimming around that spot. It came off perfectly clean. Thank you!
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad it worked out for you.
@thecelticforge
@thecelticforge 4 ай бұрын
I started the first shim and the whole thing let loose! That was EASY! Thanks!
@mariamerino3190
@mariamerino3190 2 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! I agree with some comments.!!It happens exactly the way he describe ! My husband didn’t know how to take down a mirror that I had for 28 years. It came out intact. Thanks for sharing your video. As a matter of fact, my husband felt humiliated when I did it my self.
@billrobidoux3205
@billrobidoux3205 Жыл бұрын
The video was right on the mark. Had more glue on one side so had to go down one side with the shims but it did pop off. Glad he put a time frame in there because I definitely would have tried to muscle it more. Let the shims do the work and you will be fine. Thanks for the help.
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
Glad it worked out for you Bill.
@lisaclower754
@lisaclower754 2 жыл бұрын
Tried this with mirrors in new house AND the ugly solid surface shower surround. AMAZING! Thank you. Felt so accomplished. WOO HOO! Clean, safe bathroom demo.
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it worked out for you.
@sandravisserrealtorofexpre8777
@sandravisserrealtorofexpre8777 Жыл бұрын
Took my daughter and I a bit more than 20 mins. But we got it down in one piece! Using the heat gun to soften and scrape the remaining glue in the wall before patching the holes. Thanks.
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
That's gonna be messy. Trace around the glue spots with a utility knife and just tear the paper off. When patching either seal the exposed drywall or dampen it with a cloth. The exposed core will suck the moisture out of the spackle and it may fail.
@colettehennebury4454
@colettehennebury4454 2 ай бұрын
@@HouseDoctorRay would you be able to explain the best process for getting the glue off the wall, and refinishing the wall before applying wallpaper?
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 2 ай бұрын
Lightly cut through the paper around the glue spots and tear the paper off. Dampen the exposed drywall and spackle it. Clean the walls with TSP or ammonia and hot water. Prime the walls. Install wallpaper.
@missyb510
@missyb510 3 ай бұрын
Just did this and it worked perfectly! The mirror didn’t break and it only took about 20 minutes! Thanks!
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 3 ай бұрын
Great news!
@njrib
@njrib Жыл бұрын
“ta-da!” It was that exact moment I fell in love. This was the perfect how-to, so glad I found your video. Thanks for sharing!
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching.
@jnearmore
@jnearmore 2 жыл бұрын
Boss! Worked like a champ! My mirror was taller than wide so I had to go at it a little from the side and ended up three shims deep on top, but it popped right off!
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@ML-xi2rt
@ML-xi2rt 3 ай бұрын
THNK YOU! I followed your instructions and it worked BEAUTIFULLY!!!!!!!!!!!!
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 3 ай бұрын
Awesome! Glad it worked out for you.
@victoriacarroll79
@victoriacarroll79 Жыл бұрын
I couldn’t believe this actually worked, I had a 6ft by 4ft mirror and those shims worked. Popped off just like in the video. Thanks. Minimal damage to the drywall behind it. 👍
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
Glad it worked Victoria
@AMC-eq3jr
@AMC-eq3jr 4 ай бұрын
Probably will never remove an adhesive mirror from the wall, but I found this video very, very interesting and informative. Thanks for sharing.
@lindareinhardt1964
@lindareinhardt1964 Жыл бұрын
OMG I was holding my breath during the entire video. I was terrified it would shatter.... but nope... you did it, and looking at the comments below, it looks like others have too... wow
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
All you need is patience.
@admranger
@admranger 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you House Doctor Ray! My wife and I just used this technique to take a mirror off the wall in our powder room. Without your instructions I probably would have broken the mirror. We're putting the old mirror up for free so it doesn't become a part of the landfill.
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad it worked out for you.
@elgerardoedwardio2498
@elgerardoedwardio2498 7 ай бұрын
I confirm, this did the trick. Just cut my own shims with a skillsaw as local hardware store's were a bit crappy. The shims work a treat, at least to get you started, then just slowly pulled the mirror off gradually.
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 7 ай бұрын
Excellent!
@triplex7144
@triplex7144 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate excellent video. A glassier just told me to smash it with a hammer. You just saved my a while lot of hurt.
@xxxa8534
@xxxa8534 Жыл бұрын
This process worked amazing for me too!! I hugely appreciate you having posted this video!! Great, clear instruction! Do you have a video about how to fix the wall after removal?
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Sorry no video on fixing the wall but there are plenty out there.
@kwhiteway01
@kwhiteway01 3 ай бұрын
Are you going to have a video showing how to prepare the wall afterwards? This was a great video, I want to take mine down but don’t know what to do with the wall to prepare it to paint afterwards.
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 3 ай бұрын
Usually just a little bit of premixed joint compound is all you need. Prime before you paint.
@erwinhill2694
@erwinhill2694 Жыл бұрын
We followed his directions and it worked beautifully. We bought long shims and we ended up using 30 of them but it worked great
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
Great news Erwin!
@kelsea5382
@kelsea5382 Жыл бұрын
Hi Ray - does this method work from the side rather than the top? I only have one exposed side on my mirror, as the top meets the crown moulding. It’s about 6x6 ft.
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
It should work the same just make sure the edges aren't constrained by caulk, paint or molding. If your mirror is sitting in a metal channel on the bottom focus your shims at the top. Just go slow. Once it starts to pull away you should be able to work shims in at the top on an angle by the crown.
@exnjute
@exnjute 2 жыл бұрын
Nice concise video Ray. I'll be doing this with a 84" x 40" mirror tomorrow. I intend to put a fair amount of tape on it....just in case i break it. That bathroom you were working in seemed to have a 10ft ceiling which probably made the job easier.
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. The ceiling is only high on one side, easier to remove mirror but harder to paint.
@onetakeadventureswithjoeld4679
@onetakeadventureswithjoeld4679 9 ай бұрын
I took a 4 x 4 and cut 3 two foot wedges on the table saw . Tapped them in spaced apart by about a foot behind mirror . Popped right off . Joel in Florida . the wedges were about 3/4 think at the hammer end .
@MrsTiffany9675
@MrsTiffany9675 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video, it was super helpful and easy to remove the glass in the kids bathroom
@pjdebenedetti3214
@pjdebenedetti3214 2 жыл бұрын
This is awesome!! I have a long mirror in my bathroom and want to remove it. I think I will need three ppl though. Two to make sure when it pops off it doesn’t fall forward.
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 2 жыл бұрын
You can do it!
@jacq2883
@jacq2883 Ай бұрын
I have a mirror which is attached with 3M heavy duty double sided tape. Will this process work for my mirror ?
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Ай бұрын
Yes, just be patient. The drywall paper or paint will likely fail before the 3M tape. If you know where the tape is try also using a heat gun in those areas to soften the adhesive.
@susie3073
@susie3073 2 жыл бұрын
You’ve put my mind at ease. Great video! I was debating whether to go forward and remove the mirror so I can have lights properly placed over my bathroom sink. Thank you!
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Just take your time and you'll be fine.
@chris23384
@chris23384 3 ай бұрын
Definitely need this video for upcoming mirror upgrade. thanks!
@pamelaspooner7183
@pamelaspooner7183 Жыл бұрын
Wearing long sleeves and a face shield would be a good idea…you only need it to let go suddenly and it slip down to hit the vanity or hit on the corner and you’d have shards and splinters flying. Also, as someone else said, tape the mirror surface in close grid pattern to minimize the shatter if it does break. Never hurts to be prepared for the worst….
@sutemose666
@sutemose666 7 ай бұрын
Don't forget put helmet when crossing street ("safety first")
@AverageMe
@AverageMe 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Nice and clear. The mirror I have to remove is 6' X 4-1/2' . It's way to big to handle once it comes free. Do you think I could score it down the center and have it come off in two pieces?
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 2 жыл бұрын
I doubt that. When cutting glass you need to be able to snap it on the score line. If there is nothing underneath it just screw a 2x4 to the wall to 'catch' it when it pops loose.
@bfflorida2311
@bfflorida2311 2 жыл бұрын
50/50 Chace to score and remove mirror... score mirror (single move cut no multi try outs) once scored get bucket with water and ICE and torch or hairdryer.... heat up mirror where the score line is and then apply ice cold rag on top of that score line. hot/cold in most cases causes glass to break on the score line. FYI... wear good heavy clothing and if possible face shiled.. I done 4 mirrors like that and 2 I was able to remove in cut pieces the other two broke but not in areas where I wanted them... good luck and stay aafe
@huskerd911
@huskerd911 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video and instructions! I followed every step and the mirror popped off just like that!
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad it worked for you.
@AliAdilAhmadMian-mk8hg
@AliAdilAhmadMian-mk8hg 16 күн бұрын
I have a mirror stuck to the wall but it also has a thick wood plate behind it. I took the mirror off but I don't know how to take the wood out because there aren't any visible screws but I think it should be placed with screws. What do you think I should do? Please help me out
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 16 күн бұрын
Could be a lot of different ways. Maybe with keyholes in the wood or a French cleat. With both of these you should be able to slide the wood up along the wall to get it off. Could be nailed or screwed and the fasteners covered with wood putty. Might also have a cleat on the wall and be attached along the sides. Another option is glue or construction adhesive. With that you take it down the same way I did the mirror in the video.
@garyheinicka7772
@garyheinicka7772 Жыл бұрын
Worked like a charm, 72" mirror off in 15 minutes. Thanks
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
Great news!
@thomlalonde8149
@thomlalonde8149 Жыл бұрын
This video is in my top five useful videos! Thank you so much. It worked perfectly!!
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that.
@EmmaFava
@EmmaFava 7 ай бұрын
This may be a silly question, but how do you repair the drywall where the adhesive was after removing the mirror?
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 7 ай бұрын
Moisten the damaged area with a damp sponge or spray bottle and use premixed drywall compound from hardware store.
@samanthatrinidad88
@samanthatrinidad88 Жыл бұрын
Planning on doing this with our mirror this week but I have a question. How do you remove the glue that’s left on the wall? TIA!
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
Trim around with a utility knife and pull the paper off. Then spackle over the spots.
@TheCanadianWelder
@TheCanadianWelder 2 жыл бұрын
Seeing this was actually really helpful to me, as someone about to install one about the same size. Answered my “how much adhesive is too much?” question. I don’t want a future renovation/change of mind to require breaking the mirror. I can see this amount of adhesive or even a little less looks like just the right amount. Thanks!
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 2 жыл бұрын
I've never installed one, only taken them down. As long as the paint isn't peeling you need very little adhesive. Just do a test fit if you're going in a corner, walls are rarely square. Also if you're going in a corner paint the edge of the glass flat black so you don't get a weird reflection.
@TheCanadianWelder
@TheCanadianWelder 2 жыл бұрын
@@HouseDoctorRay great advice, thank you! Better check the wall for square. Haven’t picked the glass up yet but will probably paint the edge if it is like that. Reg. adhesion to paint, the paint is in good shape, but do you think it is a good idea to sand down to the drywall paper first? In case it delaminates in the future? Maybe I’m over thinking it
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 2 жыл бұрын
You'll probably be fine. Like I said I never installed one, only taken them down.
@chuckbona
@chuckbona Жыл бұрын
Great instruction! Being that the previous installer used caulking on the perimeter as well as double sided tape, this method combined with patience was the only way to remove the three mirrors (in one piece) as we converted to back-lit mirrors. Thank you!
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
Glad it worked for you Chuck.
@davidlivesay6948
@davidlivesay6948 5 күн бұрын
Very informative video! Thank you!
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 5 күн бұрын
Thank you and thanks for watching.
@katherinekelly3650
@katherinekelly3650 Жыл бұрын
This video is really helpful - thanks for the great tips and tutorial. I am looking to remove 3, floor to ceiling length mirrors on a bedroom wall. There isn't room between the ceiling and the top of the mirror to use the shim technique you've shared here. Any advice or ideas?
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
You have to work from the side. If the mirrors are butted against each other put a light oil on the seam.
@katherinekelly3650
@katherinekelly3650 Жыл бұрын
@@HouseDoctorRay Ahh, okay, thanks for the tip. What type of oil would you recommend? I've also seen some recommendations to use a "piano" wire to move from the top down to break the glue to mirror connection. Thoughts on that? Also, do you recommend putting on tape / something on a mirror that large before trying to remove it from the wall?
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
Any kind of light oil, even olive oil. Just not motor oil. It's only needed if the mirrors are touching. Glass cutters often use kerosene but that's a rough smell to get rid of. The piano wire *can* work if you can keep it flat to the wall with the wire wrapped around dowels as handles. If the mirror is wide you'll need two people. The problem is if the wire rubs the edge of the mirror it can chip it. Again, oil can help.
@katherinekelly3650
@katherinekelly3650 Жыл бұрын
@@HouseDoctorRay Awesome, thanks so much! You have been most helpful.
@djm9583
@djm9583 8 ай бұрын
This is the way. The mirror I removed was held on with strips of double-sided tape, and this method still worked.
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 8 ай бұрын
Good to know. Was there a lot of damage to the drywall?
@gregoryfenn1462
@gregoryfenn1462 Жыл бұрын
At the start you removed the lights, how did you do that without electrocuting yourself or damaging things?
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
Shut off the breaker. Removed the two nuts holding the light fixture on. Unscrew the wire nuts. Capped the ends of the wires.
@EmeraldFoxx23
@EmeraldFoxx23 Жыл бұрын
This worked perfectly and I got to save the mirror! Thank you for sharing :)
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
Glad it worked for you Loryn. Thanks for watching.
@maumtech
@maumtech 2 жыл бұрын
I have black marks around the corners. Do you think I can take it out and reduce the size by cutting 2 inches on both horizontal and vertical sides? It has J-channel also.
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 2 жыл бұрын
Never tried cutting a mirror. I suppose it's possible but there's a good chance more will get ruined if you take it down. Maybe try using some molding around the edges like a picture frame to cover the bad spots. Glue the pieces together then use liquid nails to attach it to the mirror.
@mezzomsa
@mezzomsa 2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU. I was able to remove 3 very long dance mirrors. Never done it before.
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it worked out for you.
@George-dm4uf
@George-dm4uf 13 күн бұрын
Terrific job! Thank you.
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 13 күн бұрын
Thanks George, and thanks for watching.
@christierogers572
@christierogers572 Жыл бұрын
What was put at the bottom to hold it safely since he was doing it alone? I'm doing it alone and want to make sure it's safe.
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
My mirror had a metal track at the bottom. If you have nothing then screw a board to the wall just below the mirror.
@alparker8661
@alparker8661 Жыл бұрын
I used a hair dryer to heat the glass and mastic without tearing the paper underneath along with what you are doing. Cheap vacuum glass holders at Harbor Freight to handle the big heavy pieces.
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
Good tips. Thanks for posting.
@nancybarker6001
@nancybarker6001 Жыл бұрын
This worked perfectly! Came down in one piece
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
Glad it worked for you Nancy.
@gregwinch5616
@gregwinch5616 9 ай бұрын
Doing this weekend. Will let you know how it works...
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 9 ай бұрын
Good luck. Don't forget your safety squints.
@christemihok8975
@christemihok8975 2 жыл бұрын
I wish I would have watched this before tearing out the vanities. Then the mirrors could have sat on top of that.. Goibg to have to figure out a way to prop them up so they don’t fall but this looks like the best way. Great video
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. You could screw a piece of wood to the wall to catch the mirror when it pops loose.
@louannacosmetics3289
@louannacosmetics3289 Жыл бұрын
Hi, will this work if it’s glued to concrete wall?
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
Maybe... Be very careful.
@dny3184
@dny3184 Жыл бұрын
Do you have to remove the glue off the mirror if you want to glue it somewhere else?
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
Most likely. It depends on how thick it in. You'll have to be very careful. The backside can be scratched very easily. It's just a thin coat of metal and paint.
@LizaHanderhan
@LizaHanderhan Жыл бұрын
We need to remove mirror from a stucco wall (Pool bath). Same method?
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
Yikes! I would get a roll of packing tape and cover the surface top to bottom before starting. If the stucco is painted it should come off in one piece. If raw stucco, you're only release is the adhesive tearing apart. It's a lot easier on drywall because the paper tears off. You should still be able to do it just be *very* patient.
@LizaHanderhan
@LizaHanderhan Жыл бұрын
@@HouseDoctorRay Thank you!
@wynter2341
@wynter2341 Жыл бұрын
Ty for the video me and my boyfriend were going at it from all sides so this saved us a lot more time and probably a bigger mess
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped.
@azizaziz5621
@azizaziz5621 Ай бұрын
The best instruction 🎉
@ArcGlowingVision
@ArcGlowingVision Жыл бұрын
Nice save. Great tip and great work.
@sortudo87
@sortudo87 Ай бұрын
How did you dispose such a big mirror?
@Sallyleahplotagon2015
@Sallyleahplotagon2015 2 жыл бұрын
This is amazing. I want to remove mines and out in my shed for dancing. Can I remove then glue it on my walls in shed?
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 2 жыл бұрын
If you try and remove the glue residue on the back of the mirror it will likely scratch it. Just add more adhesive to reuse it.
@hartschlag
@hartschlag Жыл бұрын
Oh wow, this worked perfectly…. Just like you said! Thank you….
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
Great news Elizabeth
@johnw2758
@johnw2758 Жыл бұрын
We have a bathroom wall with 5 mirrors stacked on top of each other that reach the ceiling. These are glued on to plasterboard. The 'expert' who fitted the bathroom flooring, in his haste, broke the bottom mirror. I've ordered a same size bottom mirror but am unsure how to get the broken one off without the top edge of the broken mirror grinding and maybe chipping the one above it. Any ideas please?
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
If you can't get something slippery between them like packing tape folded over use a light oil. Glass shops used to use kerosene as a lubricant for cutting. I would then buy or rent a suction lifter for glass and put it on the bottom panel. That way you can apply downward force as you are using the shims to pry it off the wall. Good luck!
@1965JB
@1965JB Жыл бұрын
My boss wants me to do this to a wall of 6’ x 3’ mirrors. Anything you’d advise on removing mirrors that big without cutting myself in half?
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
Be careful! They're most likely to crack where they butt together. Best to only work from the top so they don't rub.
@1965JB
@1965JB Жыл бұрын
@@HouseDoctorRay Thanks!
@AKT118
@AKT118 6 ай бұрын
Once I get it off do I need to glue my new mirror on? Do you have a mirror install video? Thanks for this removal video. It was very helpful! I hope to install a new mirror in my bathroom soon. I already have the mirror and I want to get it up before my wild, rambunctious, and clumsy household breaks it. 😂
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 6 ай бұрын
You can glue it or use mounting brackets. Sorry, I don't have an install video.
@truesnuh4781
@truesnuh4781 Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir, I had this idea in mind. I'll be taking my rusting mirror off this weekend. Glad it works so well.
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
Good luck! Be patient.
@christineschell7778
@christineschell7778 Жыл бұрын
Great video Ray! Thanks for posting!
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
Thank you and thanks for watching Christine.
@lkgarner1
@lkgarner1 2 жыл бұрын
What did you use to support the bottom of the mirror?
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 2 жыл бұрын
It had a metal track at the bottom and was also sitting on the counter backsplash. If you don't have a counter directly under your mirror you could temporarily screw a piece of wood to the wall to 'catch' it when it pops loose.
@RonRivet
@RonRivet Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this. I was able to take 3 mirrors down without too much trouble except some frayed nerves. Haha...
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
Glad it worked for you Ron.
@almostdone09
@almostdone09 2 жыл бұрын
Okay Thank you so much for the video. I appreciate those three little words. Take Your Time
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. It's all about patience and then, POP!, off it comes.
@almostdone09
@almostdone09 2 жыл бұрын
@@HouseDoctorRay I may have to give it a try soon with a Mirror over a fireplace.
@anjadamnjanovicc
@anjadamnjanovicc 2 ай бұрын
do you thing this would work on a 1x2m mirror?
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 2 ай бұрын
Yes, as long as it is glued to the wall.
@vivian9803
@vivian9803 8 ай бұрын
We're remodeling a bathroom and want to reuse the mirror after the new taller vanity is installed, so removing it this way is ideal. It's 42" high and 65.5" wide, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it goes as well for me as it did for you!
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 8 ай бұрын
Take your time. If you want to try and reuse it I would recommend trying the composite (plastic) shims from one of the big box stores. Spray them with a little soap and water. The coating on the back of mirrors scratches very easily.
@vivian9803
@vivian9803 8 ай бұрын
thank you @@HouseDoctorRay
@jonath2006
@jonath2006 Ай бұрын
Is it same steps to follow if its glued on tiled wall.?
@jonath2006
@jonath2006 Ай бұрын
?
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Ай бұрын
Yes, but it may pop a tile off the wall.
@jonath2006
@jonath2006 Ай бұрын
@@HouseDoctorRay is There any other ways to safely remove ?
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Ай бұрын
No way is guaranteed. If it was me I would do it the same way just be very patient. You could add using a heat gun or hair dryer to heat the mirror. The heat will soften the adhesive holding the mirror but won't affect the mortar holding the tile.
@gerryscat
@gerryscat 3 ай бұрын
Those shims were just the ticket; started with them worked my way up to a 2x8; after a long while mirror suddenly popped off the wall - I was not prepared at all. Luckily only a 2 inch drop to the counter top and it was fine.
@cnt55cnt55
@cnt55cnt55 2 жыл бұрын
can that mirror be cleaned up on the back and reapplied?
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes. If you can see black marks before removing, plan on throwing it out.
@amandarogers714
@amandarogers714 4 ай бұрын
You and your friend do good work lol
@nupurgautam1
@nupurgautam1 11 ай бұрын
This is perfect my 11 years old daughter and i could pull out a big mirror in 20 minutes
@Redpitbull44
@Redpitbull44 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video!
@comonbabylightmyfireburn
@comonbabylightmyfireburn Жыл бұрын
Excellent video thank you!
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching.
@CaptMac-zw8mz
@CaptMac-zw8mz Жыл бұрын
This is helpful, thank you!
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
Thanks Captain
@d.alfredhenderson8491
@d.alfredhenderson8491 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, helped a lot . Kudos
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and thanks for watching.
@rentedthriftedreal
@rentedthriftedreal 6 ай бұрын
This was a very good video.
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much.
@mandyleeson1
@mandyleeson1 Ай бұрын
Thank You!
@KatieLeyden
@KatieLeyden 8 ай бұрын
Where does one get shims ????
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay 8 ай бұрын
Any hardware or lumber store. Either with the lumber or in the door & window section.
@Kinosec-10
@Kinosec-10 Жыл бұрын
Wear safety glasses, and put blue painters tape crisscrossed across the front of the mirror in case it breaks - it will hold together better if it shatters
@MargoJayne
@MargoJayne Жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you!!
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
You're quite welcome. Thanks for watching.
@dankorot7400
@dankorot7400 5 ай бұрын
I know the thumbnail is supposed to look funny but it still made me think "oh great, I gotta break it" lol
@PoshPennies
@PoshPennies Жыл бұрын
great video! now to convince my husband to do it for me 😂
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
Good luck.
@DmitriySchmal
@DmitriySchmal Ай бұрын
Gute Arbeitet 💪🏼
@rhkabc
@rhkabc Жыл бұрын
It worked. Thanks!
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
Great news.
@donnellmason9244
@donnellmason9244 Жыл бұрын
Would like to see the video of you fixing this up
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
Different bathroom but here's an option. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIjHpnZ9nLOhd5Isi=zXQUG7WvJ_ZeIGpG
@XtremeGuy-FL
@XtremeGuy-FL 2 жыл бұрын
Always always tape the mirror up incase you do end up cracking it. Surprised this wasn't mentioned.
@mtodd1972
@mtodd1972 Жыл бұрын
Excuse me while I go eat 2 Xanax !
@HouseDoctorRay
@HouseDoctorRay Жыл бұрын
😮
@MRTransactionEngineer
@MRTransactionEngineer 5 ай бұрын
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